Panama, Casco Viejo During the 80`s and 90`s Casco Viejo fell to its lower point. Completely abandoned, it created a reputation as a dangerous place, not to be visited by anyone. In 1998, when it got designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO the revitalization process started, and today, it hosts some of the finest…
Panama Casco Viejo Last night, the roof terrace at Las Clementinas in Casco Viejo was the place to be. A beautiful night, Casco Viejo neighbors and business owners were able to learn more about the upcoming International Film Festival that will be held in Panama next April 2012. One of the most important announcements was…
Panama, Casco Viejo Hache Uve, one of the main restoration firms in Casco Viejo just got awarded on the “Restoration” category by Panama`s Architects and Engineers Association (SPIA). The “Premio Magno” was given for their work restoring Benedetti Hermanos, a Casco Viejo building from the 1920`s reflecting the Art Deco wave that made it into…
Casco Viejo, Panama Every year, Travel and Leisure Magazine analyzes and recognizes through their Global Vision Awards companies around the world that are making significant change through their responsible practice or their innovative ideas regarding preservation and sustainability. This year, the panel of judges included people like Bonnie Burnham, President and CEO of the World`s…
Casco Viejo Panama Luis Palomo is one of those Casconians that once you meet, you never forget: full of energy and colorful, he is always creating something new. Different shoes on each foot, you get the sense there is nothing too radical for him. Cuban, but moved to Panama ages ago and to Casco…
Panama, Casco Viejo – Casco Antiguo Restoring a building in Casco Viejo takes at least 3 “P”: patience, professionalism and passion. But when it finally comes together and you start working, wao! People visiting Casco Viejo notice a lot of construction going on. What they can´t see is the amazing work being done behind it:…
Panama, Casco Viejo – Casco Antiguo Staying at Las Clementinas Hotel in Casco Viejo and love to exercise? Just let the concierge know that you are interested in hiking to Cerro Ancon! Join the owners of the hotel for their morning exercise routine and get to learn about Panama`s history while hiking the rainforest of…
Casco Antiguo, Panama Last Sunday, a group of eighteen artists joined from an art organization called SEMBRARTE hands with AVACA, Casco Viejo`s Friends and Neighborhood Association to create beautiful garbage cans that will be donated by this non profit to the neighborhood. As it has been proved in so many cities around the world, getting…
Panama Casco Viejo It`s been 5 years now since the mischievous art devils started their store. Time for a celebration! Here is the info: October 16th, 2011, at Central Avenue and 6th Starting at 10:30 a.m. $25 per person, includes mimosa bar To book call: 228- 4833
Panama, Casco Viejo – Casco Antiguo Next Tuesday, October 18th, nine venetian soloists will perform at the National Theatre in Casco Viejo. They`ll be playing pieces from Bach and Vivaldi, but also Bartok, Boccherini and more.